The WFEA Morning Update

WFEA Morning Update with Jeff Chidester

The WFEA Morning Update with Jeff Chidester

Listen Monday - Thursday from 6-10am and Friday from 6-9am

The WFEA Morning Update will focus on issues affecting Granite State residents in a fun and informative way.

Jeff Chidester is the host of The WFEA Morning Update. Jeff is a well-known, involved member of the community, with a background in journalism, law enforcement, and broadcasting. Raised in New Hampshire, Jeff has traveled the world extensively, learning and observing other cultures and their impact on America, while always returning to his home state. He served in the US Army, as a police officer in New Hampshire, a writer for the Portsmouth Herald, and as the creator and host of the radio show, Right Here, Right Now. His experience and character align with the “live & local” ideals of WFEA and many of its Granite State listeners.

Thursday, September 12, 202409/12/2024

Nicole Salverio 09-12-24

Nicole Salverio from the Daily Caller New Foundation, shares the three controversial pieces of audio from this the week…so far.

Thursday, September 12, 202409/12/2024

Sen. Kelly Ayotte 09-12-24

Gubernatorial Candidate Kelly Ayotte calls into WFEA’s The Morning Update to discuss economic and tax policy, abortion, veteran care, and the apparent differences between her and her opponent Joyce Craig.

Thursday, September 12, 202409/12/2024

Patty Nieberg 09-12-24

Patty Nieberg, reporter at Task & Purpose, discusses her recent investigative story concerning a recent Army IG investigation on the mishandling of a sexual assault and unfair treatment of the victim when she reported the story.

Thursday, September 12, 202409/12/2024

Andy Sylvia 09-12-24

Manchester Ink Link reporter Andy Sylvia joins The Morning Update to discuss a recent controversy at a Manchester School Board meeting involving the previous unannounced formation of an athletic department subcommittee.

Wednesday, September 11, 202409/11/2024

Thom Brueckner 09-11-24

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources, Inc. of Nashua and host of Retirement Intelligence on WFEA details the most recent jobs reports and discusses the negative impact of current economic stresses on Granite Staters.

Wednesday, September 11, 202409/11/2024

Kate Baker Demers 09-11-24

Kate Baker Demer, Executive Director of the Children’s Scholarship Fund, explains the purpose of the Education Freedom Account program and clarifies some misunderstandings that emerge from the release of the ‘Compliance Monitoring Report.’ 

Wednesday, September 11, 202409/11/2024

State Sen. Dan Innis 09-11-24

New Hampshire State Senator Dan Innis and Jeff Chidester discuss the first presidential debate between Harris and Trump.

Wednesday, September 11, 202409/11/2024

Henry Och 09-11-24

Harbor Care NH’s Henry Och shares details of their upcoming 20th New Hampshire Veteran Stand Down event with WFEA’s Morning Update audience.

Wednesday, September 11, 202409/11/2024

Drew Cline 09-11-24

Drew Cine from the Josiah Bartlett Center Public Policy explains the New Hampshire State Primary results. Drew also shares what he thought were the night’s surprises and where some of the defeated candidates will go next. 

Tuesday, September 10, 202409/10/2024

Nathan Shrader 09-10-24

New England College Political Science Professor College Nathan Shrader discusses the growing expectation of the first debate between Vice-President Harris and former President Trump. 

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